Conventional wisdom is a byproduct of groupthink that presents solutions good enough for the average person while simultaneously not being right for any individual. You follow it at your peril. Each Monday I will challenge the investing norms that just may be holding you back from living the life you want.

Unconventional wisdom: Lessons from a century of returns

“I don’t mind going back to daylight saving time. With inflation, the hour will be the only thing I’ve saved all year.”

– Victor Borge

If you are like me and hold individual shares in your portfolio there is a sobering study you can’t afford to ignore.

I’ve written about Professor Hendrick Bessembinder’s research before. The latest iteration shows that finding a share…